CVE-2026-28296

Gvfs: ftp gvfs backend: arbitrary ftp command injection via crlf sequences in file paths

Published Feb 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the FTP GVfs backend. A remote attacker could exploit this input validation vulnerability by supplying specially crafted file paths containing carriage return and line feed (CRLF) sequences. These unsanitized sequences allow the attacker to terminate intended FTP commands and inject arbitrary FTP commands, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or other severe impacts.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

To reduce the risk associated with this vulnerability, users should avoid connecting to untrusted FTP servers or opening FTP links from unverified sources. Implementing network-level restrictions, such as firewall rules, to limit outbound connections to only trusted FTP servers can further mitigate potential exposure. If the GVfs FTP backend is not essential for daily operations, consider removing or disabling packages that provide this functionality, though this action may affect other desktop environment features that rely on GVfs for FTP access.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4513-1 gvfs security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8114-1 GVfs vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in the FTP GVfs backend. A remote attacker could exploit this input validation vulnerability by supplying specially crafted file paths containing carriage return and line feed (CRLF) sequences. These unsanitized sequences allow the attacker to terminate intended FTP commands and inject arbitrary FTP commands, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or other severe impacts.
Title Gvfs: ftp gvfs backend: arbitrary ftp command injection via crlf sequences in file paths
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Weaknesses CWE-93
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 5, 2026, 8:10 PM
Reserved
Feb 26, 2026, 1:34 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Feb 26, 2026, 4:24 PM
Modified
Nov 5, 2026, 8:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 26, 2026, 12:00 AM